Patti Smith Has Donated $10,000 to Australian Flood Charity

Patti Smith has given a $10,000 donation to the charity Rise Above The Flood, helping victims of the recent floods in Australia.

In a statement, Bluesfest boss Peter Noble said, “Patti Smith has graciously donated $10,000 to Rise Above The Flood. Her performances at Bluesfest are among the greatest ever and we can now see what a wonderful human being she is as well. People including our staff have lost their possession, property and friends so we find her generosity extremely touching”.

Helping Hands Lismore – A community run organisation with flood assistance packages

Northern Rivers Community Gateway – Direct Flood Assistance.

Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre – Direct Flood Assistance.

“As you are entering the gates you will see volunteers collecting for those impacted by the recent flooding in our region,” Peter Noble said. “Being here at the festival it’s easy to think everything is fine. The truth is, it isn’t. There has been perhaps one billion dollars in damages to homes and property with many people unable to pay expensive insurance premiums. Saddest of all is that people have lost their lives. It’s not hard to give a little, it will mean a lot”.